Hey :)

I'm Jess, live in London where I am currently studying an MA part-time in Migration & Diaspora Studies, whilst working with those who have experienced homelessness, refugees and asylum seekers.

I've lived in Rotterdam, Reykjavik and Greece, and love travelling of course!
My favourite way to travel is very slowly - not to rush but to get stuck in places.. meet locals, experience music and art from other cultures, having the chance to learn, laugh, talk, and share experiences with people from all walks of life.. whether its about politics, aliens, food, literature, music, whatever! Cold beer and conversation is the best combination.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People! For me it is really the people that make a place special... I remember places by conversations. I love to make friends along the way as I travel, laugh, share experiences, food or a drink together

Interests

I'm interested in many things.. swimming in the ocean, stars, sunrises, sunsets, reading, surfing, learning, exploring, dancing, bass, drawing, poetry, spoken word, learning about other cultures and much more

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• design
• cooking
• vegan
• politics
• traveling
• music
• live music
• jazz
• spoken word
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• swimming
• anthropology
• philosophy
• volunteering
• food
• cooperative living
• reggae
• feminism
• conversation
• political philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Neo Soul, Reggae/dub - a heavy bassline on a decent sound system, Hip hop, Jazz, Soul... currently listening to Kendrick Lamar's new album on repeat

I love to read, especially historical fiction and poetry... currently reading 'Travelling While Black' by Nanjala Nyabola

My favourite director is Yorgos Lanthimos.. so any of his wonderfully bizarre creations, also anything from Wes Anderson, David Lynch, and Space Odyssey and Interstellar on a big screen!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Iceland's landscape and nature... whilst living there I went on a 4 day hike through the Highlands and the scenery was just astounding

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positivity, conversation and a smile.. I love to cook, so a tasty dinner.. sharing stories, book recommendations as I used to work in a bookshop, a card trick and good vibes

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Laos, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Iceland, Netherlands